Theaterspiel Witten's 'Philotes' Tackles Gaming Addiction in Arnsberg

Discover the power of real friendship over gaming addiction in this timely play. Join Theaterspiel Witten in Arnsberg this September.

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2025 October 3 . 2:20 AM

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This image is clicked inside a room. There is curtain at the top. There is a sofa in the middle. On... — This image is clicked inside a room. There is curtain at the top. There is a sofa in the middle. On that there are so many children sitting. On the right side there is a woman. Children are holding mobile phones.

Theaterspiel Witten's 'Philotes' Tackles Gaming Addiction in Arnsberg

Theaterspiel Witten brings 'Philotes – Spiel um Freundschaft' to Arnsberg. The play, written by Beate Albrecht, will be performed on September 23 and 24 at the Sauerland-Theater and St. Ursula-Gymnasium in Neheim. It's part of the company's 26-year tradition of mobile children's and youth theater, reaching around 35,000 people annually.

The play is designed for sixth-grade students and will be performed at two locations in Arnsberg. It explores the theme of computer game addiction and the importance of real friendship. Arnsberg's Family Office is using World Children's Day to raise awareness about children's media consumption and internet dangers, making the play's message particularly timely.

Theaterspiel Witten, based in Witten, produces and performs around 250 shows each year. 'Philotes - Spiel um Freundschaft' is one of over 10 productions they take throughout the German-speaking world.

The performance of 'Philotes – Spiel um Freundschaft' in Arnsberg is a great opportunity for local students to engage with relevant themes in an entertaining way. Theaterspiel Witten's commitment to mobile children's theater ensures that such experiences are accessible to many young people across Germany.